Walter sro is investing six billion euros in expanding its machine production facility in Kuřim, Czech Republic, to meet the increasing demand for Walter tool grinders and CNC measuring machines, as well as machines from the United Grinding Group.
The assembly area will be expanded by 2,000sq m and a new 650sq m despatch hall will be built.
Walter had previously invested approximately eight million euros in 2014 to expand the machining department.
The additions included the installation of a new pallet automation system and new machining centres — plus modern offices.
Kuřim has been building machines for Walter Maschinenbau GmbH since 1966.
Initially, the focus was on the production of Walter tool grinders but the range of CNC measuring machines was soon added to the mix.
With the integration into the United Grinding Group of Körber AG, machines from the group’s grinding portfolio now complement the range of machines pro-duced there.